1103135206: Mac 2013

Since my interest in architecture began, I have done research about Bachelor of Architecture and international universities that offer the program. I started my search around London as it is well known for its architectural history.

After I visited the University of Manchester portal, I realized that MSA will be a very good choice for me. Other than being the top school in London, the facilities provided by MSA are to my liking. I found out that the lectures are given by architects from Manchester Society of Architect who are experienced in the profession. As “experience is the teacher of all things” (Julius Caesar), the priceless knowledge they share will definitely lead me to my dream. Additional guidance in series of workshops at MSA will also help me whose passion has always been with practical work. In addition, the wide-ranged resources and various facilities available at the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University are a blessing as I have free access to them if I study at MSA.

My recent visit was to a school’s gallery that was adopted from my own design. It was planned last year but the project just started three months ago. At first, a spacious room was the subject so I designed a glass wall. However, drastic decisions were given by the administration which the space has decreased to a smaller room. Therefore, I focused more on the furniture used to display the information. I found out the use of red, yellow and black as a colour scheme was effective to evoke the mood for the visitors while the well-designed furniture played a very crucial role in saving the space and allow the tight room to be more spacious.

I admire Horace Jones, a well-known architect and surveyor in London in late the 18^th century. His hard work and continuous accomplishments such as Cardiff Town Hall, City Lunatic Asylum, and markets in Smithfield encouraged me to choose architecture as my future profession. His collaboration with a civil engineer, John Wolfe Barry had created a very famous building, Tower Bridge. It was known as the fastest bridge that can lift its bascules which it only needs few minutes. Even The Victorian Gothic style implied on the building was not fond by the people, it eventually made the bridge a distinctive landmark. It was listed as one of the top buildings in United Kingdom because of its uniqueness and extraordinary capability.

In conclusion, MSA is the best choice to pursue my study at. My exhilaration in drawing and designing makes me eager to experience an architect’s life specifically in creating building for humans’ need and happiness. I really hope that I get the chance to further my study there.

My Artwork

1. My first own project, school gallery. i started with pencil sketch and computer drawing.